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The 'Please insert your code' is a reminder to set the user-defined code - some riders do this, some ignore the message perpetually. If it has never been set, then I believe the best procedure is to obtain a second key, use the service code (not the user code) to enable the new key, then set the user code to whatever you choose - the most common is to use the service code as the user code. Remember, a user code is there so you can start the bike when using a key that is cut properly, but that is not recognized by the ECU (such as when the transponder ship fails, the antenna fails, etc.). Even if someone knows the code, they still need a key in the cylinder that can turn the switch.
How would I go about finding the Service Code and how do I even enter a user code in the first place? Can't seem to figure out how to even enter a code. I'll be going through a city that has an authorized Guzzi dealer next week and will try to get a second key as suggested and try that out. Thanks for the suggestions fellas.
When I bought my new bike, the recommendation I got from the dealer was to not set a user code and just ignore the message at startup.
Now, there's a dealer that I would listen to, NOT!
Why is the code even needed? For what propose?
Well your dealer's a twit. Without inserting a user code if something happens to the antenna you can't start the bike. The dash will ask for the code, don't have one? Call a tow truck! Waste more $'sIt's very bloody easy. It's in the owner's handbook but once again, with feeling.Go to the menu.Scroll down to 'Change the code' and hold the button down.Chose a number by flicking the toggle or repeatedly giving short presses of the button , then store it by holding the toggle in in the central position or the button down until the cursor moves to the second position.Repeat four more times until you have a five figure number, that's your code. I use the first five numerals of my birth date so I can won't forget it. Hold down the button/toggle one last time.Retreat to it of the menu and turn off the ignition.Next time you turn it on the stupid, irritating, message will be gone and if someone tries to steal your bike and damages the ignition switch or antenna you'll still be able to get home by inserting the code when asked.Why anyone would choose not to perform this simple, five minute, process is beyond me!Pete
Getting another key cloned first lwould be wise that way they will both easily be recognised by the dash. As for the security code it can be any five numeral number you like.Pete
What antenna?
The ECU has an immobilizer circuit - the key has a chip that responds to a signal from the ECU after you turn the key. About the same time as the needle sweep and light show, the ECU sends a weak radio signal through an antenna located like a collar around the switch. The chip responds with a code which the ECU checks against a list it keeps of registered keys (up to if I recall). If the key is registered, the ECU lets you start the bike. If it isn't, it asks for a user code before allowing you to start the bike - even though the key is cut correctly.
So I input a security code and the bike works or I do nothing and the bike works? Help me with this?